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The Pilots Desk
Small airport

Tsukuba Gliderport

ICAO JP-2137🇯🇵 Chikusei
Coordinates
36.2388°N, 140.0600°E
Type
Small airport
Region
JP-08
Time zone
Tokyo(UTC+09:00)
Magnetic variation
8° W

Daylight today(Jul 18, 2026, local time)

Civil dawn
04:07
Sunrise
04:36
Sunset
18:57
Civil dusk
19:26

About 14h 21m of daylight. Civil twilight (dawn/dusk) approximates the FAA definition of night for logging and currency. Times are computed and approximate — verify with official sources.

About Tsukuba Gliderport

Tsukuba Gliderport is a small airport in Chikusei, Japan. It observes Asia/Tokyo local time. The nearest airport is Makabe Gliderport (JP-0333), about 1.7 nm to the nne.

Summary generated from this airport’s structured data — reference only.

Map

Runway centrelines, navaids and overlapping airspace. Tiles © OpenStreetMap contributors. Reference only — not for navigation.

Runways (0)

No runway data recorded for this airport.

Airspace in this area(3)

NameClassTypeFloorCeiling
TOKYO ACA-3Class EControlled700 ft MSLFL240
UTSUNOMIYA ACA-1Class EControlled700 ft MSL4000 ft MSL
TOKYO ACA-2Class EControlled4000 ft MSLFL170

Approximate bounding-box match from OpenAIP · all Japan airspace. Reference only — consult official charts for exact boundaries and status.

Tall obstacles nearby

ObstacleHeight AGLTop (MSL)Lit
つくば三井ビル289 ft157 ft
Obstacle52 ft
Obstacle66 ft
Obstacle1,844 ft
ウインドパワーつくば風力発電所1,713 ft

Tallest obstacles within ~10 nm. Data via OpenAIP. Reference only — consult official charts.

Nearby airports

Great-circle distance and true bearing from Tsukuba Gliderport.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Tsukuba Gliderport located?

Tsukuba Gliderport is small airport located in Chikusei, Japan.

What time zone is Tsukuba Gliderport in?

Tsukuba Gliderport is in the Asia/Tokyo time zone (UTC+09:00).

What is the magnetic variation at Tsukuba Gliderport?

The magnetic variation (declination) at Tsukuba Gliderport is approximately 8° W, per the World Magnetic Model. Variation changes slowly over time — always use the current value charted for navigation.

What airports are near Tsukuba Gliderport?

The nearest airport to Tsukuba Gliderport is Makabe Gliderport (JP-0333), about 1.7 nm to the nne, followed by Akeno Auxiliary Airfield and Sekijo Auxiliary Airfield.

Is the information on this page suitable for flight planning?

No. Tsukuba Gliderport data here is for reference and training only — not for navigation. Always consult official sources and current charts before any flight.